EVERYONE Should Make a Wooden Sword: Easy Project

[@SkillTree]

Now THAT...... is a damn pretty sword. Loving your content.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you. We really dig your channel too!

[@SkillTree]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship thanks! We should colab at some point😁

[@gideonjohnson8268]

Hype for this

[@joaquindelgado8669]

Ohhhh, that’s why they’re bavk

[@kickbackkid8866]

This is amazing - I used this guide to make my first sword yesterday! I think this is the start of a great hobby... When you said you made it for your daughter, my thought was "this is a good dad skill and I need it so I'm ready"

[@Thukuna_king_of_curthethh]

Nice dude

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Yes! This was the sword I wish my Dad made me as a kid, so I’m glad you’ve got the skill banked for the future.

[@nestormartinez8935]

Yo

[@johnreed2272]

I work with wood at my job, on my free time I used junk 1x4's and made makeshift little swords. I wanted to know how to do it better! Edit: I made them for my two daughters, they are much like me when I was a kid :D

[@matthewlapper5346]

I want a bigger one and a dagger if he can

[@itsjustrichard6503]

Nothing better than seeing a grown man’s smile after he creates his own sword. Truly amazing video and inspiring me to make my own as well!

[@TurtleBeast-fr9wh]

Instructions unclear, I ended up restoring power to Rome.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😂

[@Hasan-pt4zl]

Khalid ibn Walid sends his regards.

[@Totallynotabird90]

Caeser is with you,

[@theskullkid421]

When was rome not powerful?

[@Totallynotabird90]

@@theskullkid421 so, Rome was spilt into two: the Byzantine and Roman Empire to keep Rome itself alive. Soon, the western Roman Empire wouldn’t be able to pay back the mercenaries they hired. The mercenaries who didn’t get their pay invaded- along with goths (I wish I was joking) and a bunch of other people who I can’t remember the name of. The eastern empire did nothing. Then, in 1459, only one city remained for the east, known as the Byzantine empire and it was being invaded by the Ottoman Empire, who was not one of the groups who invaded the western Roman’s. One person- the last emperor- of Rome jumped out of a window to fall and then fight the ottomans until the end. And that was tbe last of Rome.

[@DaynGonzo]

Started making wooden swords back when I was 13. Swords and knives, were the first things I started carving. It led me to so many different things I wanted to carve out of wood, which led to rock eventually. But I still like making wooden swords to this day. Wooden sheathes with them and all.

[@DannyCurrinton]

Damnn thats so cool because im 13 currently and i started making stuff like swords and axes out of wood im really good now!

[@TheUselessTube]

can i do practice sword fights with this sword or will it break after a few blows?

[@DannyCurrinton]

@@TheUselessTube it wont break unless its too thin. however for me so far it hasnt broken but i had older swords made from wood that have broken. but theyre due to hitting trees hard. so probably not it wont break

[@DannyCurrinton]

@@TheUselessTube i practice myself with swords and it works so dont worry.

[@lonewanderer6172]

I wanna thank the youtube reccomendations for allowing me to find this video, a rare win for the algorithm, and you of course for creating this channel, i guess this is one of those videos that awaken the primal need of a man to create stuff for their loved ones or for himself

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Glad it was a spark for you! Cheers!

[@lylefink5950]

Great project to do with the kids, what I love most about this, is that is a very real workshop. you see a lot of youtubers with a shop that looks like its never been used, with 100k worth of equipment in it. love seeing where real work gets done

[@sietsedewijn2834]

Totally get what you mean this feels more down to earth.

[@cubancavalier3051]

I Made a wood claymore with my dad! It had a rebar through the hilt and into the blade (the whole thing was 5ft tall!). It ended up weighing the same as if it were real! it was a blast and it looks awesome! Definitely going to make your template too!

[@jesurbatur4115]

How do you insert the rebar?

[@yakirfrankoveig8094]

@@jesurbatur4115 drill then glue probobly

[@TheIronManOfSteel]

I made my first sword back in April/May, and I’ve made 5 more since. I’m preparing to make another one and since I’ve been having issues with a few of the others, I’ve decided to do some research. As I watch this I keep thinking “why didn’t I think of doing it that way?” Thank you for your help!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks for watching. Glad I was able to help.

[@Ps1hagrdi]

My grandpa made me a lot of wooden swords when I was younger. I still sometimes make swords with him, not to play with them, but to put them to display.

[@Trevkongable]

Such a fun project, I will be making some of these for my kids ( and myself). Thanks for the video!

[@MarkAbbasov]

Great job! Your sword is simple in construction but EXTREMELY well made. Really enjoyed watching your God-given skill in action.

[@Avrelianvs]

It need a bunch of machinery..

[@Flamecrestification]

This is my first video of you and I love how it's a universal thing that once you get older and you get in the flow of making things, you start mumbling measurements to yourself

[@nikolascend]

yes! what i wanted to see today. I've made a couple of wooden swords my self, But seeing how you approached the topic with a blacksmithing perspective made me very inspired.

[@jacobwolf44]

Would be great if you could make cool sheath for the sword

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Watch out for the next video.

[@rockinHurley777]

4 videos later.. lol​@@TheArtofCraftsmanship

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

@@rockinHurley777 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@russellcharles7839]

My dad did this for me whem I was a kid! Bringing back memories!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I love that.

[@russellcharles7839]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship Yours are quite a bit fancier! Thanks again for these videos!

[@Bubbles-qb5hf]

Paint them and you can have an amazing showpiece. There are many paints that make wood or any material look like metal.

[@dlrbrian]

Like what?

[@JarodSherwood-s6g]

I kinda like the wood/finished vibe, gives off an old homestead feel.

[@dead-delver]

Uses to have a ritual of making a wopden sword from scrapwood every summer. Had 3 of them in total. Every single one was made with a hand plane and a band saw.

[@knightshousegames]

This is insanely cool. Back when I was a kid, I just had a broom stick wrapped in electrical tape as my Masamune. I wish I had this instead If you wanted to be mega fancy, that extra piece of wood from the second blank could probably also be crafted into the wooden core for a scabbard for the sword, then wrapped in that leather Challenge level ultimate: Renaissance Rapier :D

[@valborchardt3596]

Absolutely brilliant Dustin, that wood is fabulous. Thank you

[@kvproductions2581]

Gonna try this tomorrow to make a rapier blade, a friend of mine is 3d printing the hilt (too many twists and curves!). We bought a massive plank of wood and this is going to be my first attempt at anything of the sort ever. Wish me luck!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Awesome! Hope it goes/went well.

[@kvproductions2581]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship Went pretty well! Barely got them done in time haha

[@grave.]

Aw it's really endearing that you've made swords for your family! My parents and I really love fantasy and we've had a sword replica collection for as long as I can remember so it's awesome to see someone else share their interest in swords with their family haha

[@Plasmarrow]

5:13 my god that arm just keeps going 13:52 omg that sword just transforms with the axe wax! it awakens! just beautiful

[@alanrogers8535]

Beautiful. Love the fuller. The whole stack looks great. Im inspired to have a go .

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you Alan. Go for it.

[@highseassailor]

Perfect, now I need a complete woodworking shop! ❤

[@brinjetson8420]

I know it can seem intimidating but, all of this can be done with hand tools. A knife, a saw and a good wood file with plenty of sand paper can accomplish everything shown in this video. It will take time but it can be done. Happy woodworking.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

😁

[@C0Z3R63]

Crazy Darryl Wilson energy in this video... Great video, can't wait to give this a go! Reminds me of making wooden swords with my dad as a kid

[@jasoncollinge9544]

A finished product I'd be proud to display, too. Wishing I had the space to make one, but since I do not, I shall have to just admire yours from afar. Good on you all the way from BC, Canada.

[@noahboddy1484]

It's a good start, but I already replaced it with a Stone sword, and then an Iron one. Now can you tell me how to make a Diamond sword? A follow up video on the Diamond sword video showcasing how to make a Demonic Meteorite sword would also be very appreciated.

[@DanielGarcia-yh3of]

this just makes my childself happy, thanks men great sword

[@kevinmonzel]

I don’t have a great belt sander. Just a little disc/belt combination. But what I do have is planes. Thinking I can do the fuller with finger planes. Start the blade bevels on the band saw and finish with a block or jack plane. Should really cut down on the dust too.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Now that is the outlook on making things that I love to hear.

[@rockinHurley777]

Use a router or a curved head chisel

[@stylesmarshall6990]

Thank you Taylor Jenkins!

[@warhammer_studios]

I wish I could post photos in the comments. I've made medieval swords daggars and axes out of pine for the last few years, my latest was the Deathdealer axe from the artwork of Frank Frazetta. Good stuff!

[@Lindw0rm]

Wow! Absolutly beautiful sword!!!

[@TwinHuginHelmet]

Aw, this was lovely. You could just see the child-like joy in your eyes. ^^

[@Lancelot_2882]

If you wet your leather prior to wrapping, it’ll shrink when it dries for a tighter fit

[@BeBetter_-_]

3:59 dude you’re line is so straight 👏👏👏

[@jeydomo]

Id love to do this and do a shield.

[@rockinHurley777]

I suggest epic workshops channel as they have made wooden swords also. Very informative 👍

[@6thhistory]

'EVERYONE should make a wooden sword!' The second you use a single power tool: Not me I guess

[@BrotherlyBear]

i don't see a reason why this couldn't be done with hand carving tools. if you use a draw knife to take away the bevels on the blade, a channel chisel/gouge for the fuller, and take away material for the handle and guard with whatever works for you it would be the same. it would definitely be difficult, but i'd personally practice on a small dagger to get the technique down and them move to a bigger sword.

[@phoenixdk]

I was trying to phrase the same sentiment in a positive way, and failing, so I'll just agree here. Amazingly, not one tool was used in this video, unless you count sandpaper... and the channel is called "the Art of Craftsmanship". To BrotherlyBear - yes, of course it could all be done by hand. Give it a try and report back - I think you'll find it's neither easy, nor for everyone.

[@General4nubis]

I swear this is basically every single one of these supposed "DIY" channels on KZbin. eAsY DIY pRoJeCt!!! (for anyone who has several thousand dollars worth of machinery/tools and a fully stacked workshop to do it in) Yeah I guess DIY maybe is easy when you have all that, but that isn't really what most people understand "DIY" to mean.

[@harmluhrman1990]

Thats what I like about eoin reardon, he almost never uses power tools All hand tools, tho some you wont need for projects like these (the expensive tools he does have)

[@lathanchurch8352]

Sherwin williams sherwood bac wiping stain usually chestnut base, best stains I have ever used

[@Mephistaufeles]

Gorgeous workmanship - and excellent video!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you

[@vladloki9046]

I Love This It's Awesome, I bought myself a wooden training sword today and I will be working out with it.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Right on!

[@cyphertheory]

I enjoyed this, thanks!

[@lecobra418]

Nice project. My eldest son will turn seven in about a year. My own project is to make in that time lapse a full knight costume for him, braies, gambeson, camail, chainmail, wooden sword and shield, everything will be real (but lighter). I really want to please him and give him something he'll be able to pass later on to his own kids. I can't wait to see his little face illuminated with simple childish joy. Your video was entertaining and will be really useful in my project, so thank you for that!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Wow. That sounds amazing! Thanks for watching

[@Brecornaut]

Now THAT title is something I can get behind

[@kier0desdemona]

Really nice sword you make it look really manageable to do myself

[@OREO_____]

I would love to make these for my kids when I will have one it would be so cool dueling with these swords 😊😊

[@oddoutdoors]

Great work!

[@MJLWoodWorks]

I just found this video and it is excellent! I've made a couple Viking shields, twin war hammers and some other odds and ends on my channel, but this sword definitely is a much more intricate build. I am planning on a two headed battle axe next, then a sword as well. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@bigredbass7898]

Really cool man. I have zero tools but that kind of stuff would be fun to do as a project just to have a creative outlet.

[@misterfedorattv]

If you plan on using these for full contact sparring for HEMA or what have you, i would suggest using wood that is as hard as you can afford, and wrapping the blade in grip tape to hold it together if the sword breaks. Shattering a blade mid-contact isn't bad if you notice immediately, but if you dont you can seriously injure yourself ir your sparring partner with a broken blade

[@1336u]

Wouldn't recommend using wooden swords for hema period. Not enough flex and the risk of breaking into sharp pieces is pretty high.

[@misterfedorattv]

@@1336u If you're doing light contact or drills it's fine.

[@SpaceDad42]

Or just, you know, grow up….

[@misterfedorattv]

@@SpaceDad42 and do what?

[@gigaballer]

Im planning to make a dragon slayer from berserk.

[@JustClaude13]

I try to cut the distal taper after profiling the blade. If the wood is thick enough I'll cut it at an angle to make a pair of pre-tapered blanks for two swords. Distal taper really makes the blade light and lively.

[@Miguel_ON65]

Hi Dustin. Nice to see you my friend. Good at wood, good at metal…. The complete man! Congratulations, nice sword my friend.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

👊 thanks Miguel.

[@BurgerKingGaladriel]

I like the broken one. It's seen adventure.

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Definitely a fun project

[@normtrooper4392]

A wooden sword is the first and truest companion for a young warrior and their imagination

[@gungagaslayer9216]

Great video!!! Real nice bandsaw work! But you should check the setting of the band, there shouldn’t be any sparks happening!! Greetings from Germany!!

[@TheAdmiral8799]

thank you, this will help me make mine

[@billwyatt2449]

that was hilarious........I love it...................Great Craftsmanship

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks Billy.

[@ishDClown]

man it looks great, i wanna craft one of those

[@marcosc1676]

Well done!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you

[@Level5Fighter]

Just wait guys, when you start making foam swords with rigid cores that have adequate padding to hit each other, this is when the real fun begins. DAP weld wood is very good for layering up the foam.

[@Brook2400]

Very fun!

[@Tigoros136]

I’m thinking of using this to make a double bladed sword. I could be medieval Darth Maul.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Nice! Do it 👊

[@lordbarron3352]

It looks nice, but if you want a sturdy sparring sword, make the cross section an ellipse rather than having any sharp edges. For a longsword, you'd want around 3/4 inch thickness. I reiterate, avoid sharp edges anywhere or its more prone to failure.

[@avesmirza6828]

Best of luck sir

[@johnsullivan6560]

Very cool video! Thank you for sharing.

[@jonnyochowa7609]

Awesome!

[@jabbedia]

The masculine urge to make a sword is strong

[@foggymisticks]

0:17 The ghost: The line was broken! Aragorn: It's been remade.

[@Madtune12]

I love it but dont see myself doing as have no power tools

[@larryohara6513]

That's really cool!

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks cuz 😉😁

[@Mitchasauraus]

I recognize the P/K sticker right away! Nick Tobin makes incredible knives

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Yes sir👊😁

[@MASI_forging]

The project is great 👍👍

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thank you.

[@rickyburpo14]

By the way, great looking project!!👍👍👍✝️

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks👊

[@ThunderCatsAreGo01]

very lovely, and you seem like a really nice dude!

[@dave0invictus]

Cool build, what would you recommend to someone who has pretty sparse power tools who wanted to make one of these?

[@lakebently]

It’s a fun video and inspiring, I just wish the dimensions were put in the notes so that my son and I could follow them

[@Grace_Reads]

So as someone who wants to make a wooden sword, but doesn't have the belt sander, if I were to cut the basic shape with power tools, would it be feasible if I then use woodcarving knives/other hand tools to finish the project? (I'm in college, and I want to do something over break, so it would have to have a reasonable time commitment)

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

You could definitely do this with hand tools. If you have a block plane it would make it pretty easy. Also could be done with rasp or draw knife.

[@Grace_Reads]

@@TheArtofCraftsmanship, awesome!! Thank you :)

[@jillatherton4660]

Groovy.

[@zerozerosud]

Super cool project! Would pinning the guard make it stronger or would it weaken the tang too much?

[@benjaminboniteau2593]

Awesome

[@malicant123]

I'm going to make a pair of these for my nephews when they get older because I'm the irresponsible uncle that they love :D

[@karrynmittge3866]

You should do a video on making leather scabbards for these.

[@Cyano_Xchrono]

Would putting lamenent coating on it make it stronger?

[@oscarjimenezgomez1372]

Increibles ¿que madera usas?

[@Ill-think-of-something-later]

1:09 black walnut

[@ReeceKelly-Gould]

I put this on as something my three year old son could size off watching... Now we're in the garage making swords. No naps, only swords

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Yes!!!

[@badzs.]

What would you recommend a beginner to try to make?

[@niallogrady8721]

Does anyone please know the name of the song playing around 5:00 minute mark? Feel like it adds +5 to my woodworking affinity :D

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

That’s for watching. All of the music is original. We record the music with a few friends/band mates, or our selves.

[@dabigbanana549]

Quick question, how wide is the blade? as in, from the guard

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It’s 2” wide at the guard. Time stamp 2:32 has a quick drawing with the measurements.

[@adamromero-e2y]

Hey, do you think you could tell me the name of the song that started to play when you used your grinder?

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

It's an original for the channel. No Art of Craftsmanship album out... yet. Thanks for watching and listening.

[@thesophisticatedgent4379]

could a scroll saw work for this as well

[@johnnymcjohnson1373]

Can I ask why super glue for the guard and not wood glue ?

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Because it sets quicker. 😉

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Honestly, when I started making then, I wanted to make something quickly for my daughter. The super glue worked perfectly well and allowed me to move on to shaping the guard right away.

[@aidanmolitor3652]

how long did this take to make? Im thinking of making one but I'm working with a time constraint.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Not very Long. If I was hustling, I could easily make one in 1 1/2-2 hours.

[@aidanmolitor8017]

Thanks. I only have about 10 work hours left at school so I have to work diligently. This is an amazing idea.

[@dennismullens41]

Wouldn’t it be faster and easier to cut the edge bevel on a table saw set at the appropriate angle?

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Sure. You could do it that way too.

[@revanthjayakumarkannan137]

I'm just getting into woodworking, and had a question, Why didn't you shape the handle before you super glued it.

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

Thanks for watching. I’m thinking you are referring to the guard. Shaping it after glue up is just easier. In my experience, it’s best to cut and fit the guard before shaping. I have made some where I wanted the guard a bit fancier, so I cut and fit the guard, and then tape-glued the guard together to shape it before gluing the guard on the sword,but that’s just another step.

[@TheReckoningofRedditors]

How did you determine the thickness of the blade as you came to the point on the end

[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I grind the blade to the blade profile shape, then grind the bevels toward the edge line, drawn down the center of the edges, and match that with grinding down to the center line on the flat. When get toward the point it’ll naturally start to thin the blade, but you may need to redraw the center line on the flats, or eyeball a straight spine. Hope that explains it.

[@schoolsenpai773]

How hard would it be to make two swords that fit together as one (or one sword that splits into two)

[@anthonybartolomeo8928]

How wide is the strip of leather that you’re using to wrap the handle? Making my second sword and I want to out the leather on the handle this time but I’m not sure which size to get. I’m thinking about getting the 1/2” but figured I’d check first 👍🏽